23.6.110    GENERAL TOW TRUCK EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS

(1) All towing and recovery equipment mounted on the chassis of a commercial tow truck must meet the following standards:

(a) chain or cable capable of safely handling loads equal to the minimum manufacturer's ratings established in 61-8-905, MCA;

(b) drums capable of fully extending and retracting the cable;

(c) winch equipment capable of safely handling loads equal to the minimum manufacturer's ratings established in 61-8-905, MCA;

(d) a boom as defined by 61-8-903, MCA and which is capable of safely handling loads equal to the minimum manufacturer's ratings established in 61-8-905, MCA.

(2) Any structural modifications to towing and recovery equipment must be independently rated.

History: 61-8-911, MCA; IMP, 61-8-907, MCA; NEW, 1996 MAR p. 3134, Eff. 12/6/96; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 2628, Eff. 11/27/03.